1959 Alvis TD vs. 1965 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1965 Ford Anglia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alvis TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alvis TD would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Alvis TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alvis TD (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1965 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alvis TD weights approximately 688 kg more than 1965 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Alvis TD (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alvis TD | 1965 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Alvis | Ford |
| Model | TD | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |
